Dataflow between Duplicates of the Same Terminal
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Dataflow between Duplicates of the Same Terminal
You can use a duplicated output terminal to write to an indicator at multiple places on the diagram. You can also use a duplicated input terminal to read from a control at multiple places on the diagram.
In the following example, the String indicator displays a different message depending on which While Loop is executing. This example also uses a duplicate of the Run button to control the execution of both While Loops.
Related Information
- Terminals
Terminals transfer data between the diagram and panel, between the diagram and other nodes, or between duplicates of the same terminal on the diagram.
- Dataflow between the Diagram and Another VI
Terminals transfer data between the diagram and other VIs via subVIs. The following image shows the flow of data between terminals of the calling VI and a subVI.
- Data Transfer between the Panel and the Diagram
Data in a control flows from the panel to the diagram through a corresponding input terminal. Data in an output terminal flows from the diagram to the panel through a corresponding indicator.